RunDLL errors on boot

Question

I get the following error messages when I boot my laptop:    Error loading C:\Windows\system32\hggeeDtQ.dll The specified module could not be found    Error loading C:\Users\(My name)\AppData\Local\Temp\efcBuvTM.dll The specified module could not be found   Error loading C:\Users\(My name)\AppData\Local\Temp\icwqluhq.dll The specified module could not be found    Error loading C:\Users\(My name)\AppData\Local\Temp\cbXOGxWO.dll The specified module could not be found    Error loading C:\Users\(My name)\AppData\Local\Temp\ejslioex.dll The specified module could not be found   Can anyone tell me what I need to do to fix this?

gmanis · Answer

What type of laptop do you have and how long have you had it?

The_Reverend · Answer

A Dell XPS M1530 I've just had it a few months

gmanis · Answer

There are a few of us out here experiencing issues with NTFS corruption on the 1530's. It only appears after extended use of the laptop. You may have our issue...

Take a look in your Event Viewer. Look in the System Log for any error messages that have "NTFS" as the source and say the NTFS has become corrupt and unstable.

I don't want to lead you down the wrong path... Look for those messages and tell me what you find.

gmanis · Answer

...You don't have our issue. (which is good!)

I did just a general search on the DLL names you provided. While most of them did not return any results, the second one did as being related to a virus (Trojan.Vundo). I would assume a virus and head down that path.

Your messages might indicate that the virus has already been isolated and there's something in the StartUp process trying to execute the now missing files. You might just need to finish a cleaning process.

Work with your virus software to see what action has been taken and also what needs to be done.

The_Reverend · Answer

Hi, thanks for taking the time to help me. I checked the system log but no errors are being sourced to NTFS

The_Reverend · Answer

Thank you very much, you're very helpful

gmanis · Answer

You're welcome.  How did it work out?

The_Reverend · Answer

It hasn't yet. I think my virus software may be weak since it claims it has already dealt with the problem :/

gmanis · Answer

With some viruses, there are manual steps that need to take place.  Most virus protection software will document these steps in their 'virus encyclopedias'.  Drill down into your software and see what you can find out...

TheRealFireblad · Answer

I don't think it's a virus. For whatever reason... the OS is not finding the DLL files mentioned in your first post?
I'd suggest you try booting from the Vista DVD, and doing a 'Repair'?

If you've never done one before, there are plenty of articles/guides online. Just Google (i.e.) 'Windows Vista Repair'.
Here are two of them: How To Perform a Repair Installation For Vista / Windows Vista Repair Options ;)

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